Morrinsville Country Music Club Inc March 2018

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Morrinsville Country Music Club Inc March 2018 PO Box 240, Morrinsville 3340 Presidents Report We are now into a new month and a new season with a tinge of freshness in the mornings.

1 Morrinsville Country Music Club Inc March 2018 PO Box 240, Morrinsville 3340 Presidents Report We are now into a new month and a new season with a tinge of freshness in the mornings. Events Calendar 3rd March 2018 Morrinsville A&P Show 19 th March Morrinsville Country Music Club Inc. AGM th March- Branded festival, Taumarunui Domain, see poster at end of newsletter. 31 st March - The 2018 Waikato Country Music Awards will be held on Easter Saturday, at the Salvation Army Hall in Hamilton. For entry forms see the board on practice night or visit the website. 31March-1 st April Southern Alps CM Awards, Timaru nd April Auckland CM Awards, Papakura 4-6 th May Best of the West CM Awards, Buller th May Norfolk Island Country Music Festival 1 st -3 rd June (Queen s Birthday Weekend): Gore Gold Guitar Awards February has been another month of great country music for our club. The monthly concert was made all the more special with our guests, the Trenwith Boys Sam, Tim and their dad Paul. A different sound for us as we all enjoyed the gospel songs written by Sam. We were thrilled that they were able to give their time to show us some of their favorite style of music. Other names that were featured at our committee meeting for their special performances on the night were Tracey, Nick, Cliff and Rebecca. Rebecca, who as you will read in the newsletter, is our March Spotlight Artist. Rebecca has come such a long way in a very short time, you will love the songs she has chosen to sing for you. By now, those of you who were unable to get tickets for Hayley and Ryan Monaghan s fundraising concert, which was organized by Jenny Hantler, and held at the Little Theatre in Morrinsville on 24 th February will have heard what an incredible and amazing concert it was. (More about this below.) On Saturday the 3 rd of March, we have 16 members of your club performing at the Morrinsville A & P Show. It is a big contingent, a big commitment, it would be great if you could come along and support us. On behalf of the committee and members, I wish to publicly offer our sincere condolences to Sharon and Graeme McIntyre and family for the tragic loss of their beautiful daughter and sister Casey. Casey was a loved wife of Davey Walker and precious mama of Briar and Tanner. I have also recently heard of Gaye Telford s fathers passing. Condolences to Gaye and her family. See you soon, Marilyn Holmes, President 2-3 rd June Golden Valley CM Awards, Takaka, Golden Bay 2-3 rd June Rangitikei Veterans Awards 7 th July Muddy River CM Awards, Whanganui 28 th July Eastern Bay CM Awards, Whakatane 22 nd September Morrinsville Spectacular. Notes to Singers: Please choose songs of Country Origin. Please also have respect for our band members. They give up a lot of time and put in a lot of effort trying to make our songs the best they can possibly be. Please be careful to present clear chord charts. If you are having difficulty, or are unsure about a song or a chart, there are lots of friendly folk who will help, or point you in the right direction for information. And finally, give our MC and sound desk operator, who are not professionals, time and respect to do their job. Thanks. The MCMC AGM is to be held at the Senior Citizens Hall on Canada St on Monday the 19 th of March. Please come along to the AGM to support the MCMC.

2 MCMC March Spotlight Artist Rebecca Caffyn Rebecca Caffyn is a fifteen-year-old girl who loves music. She is currently in Year 11 and has been a member of the Morrinsville Country Music Club for just over two years. Rebecca studies music at school and plays instruments and performs in her spare time. These instruments include the guitar and piano, and she plans on learning to play many more. Some of her favourite artists are Kacey Musgraves, Lennon & Maisy, Kelsea Ballerini, the Dixie Chicks, and Harry Styles. When she is not doing music she also enjoys watching movies and op-shopping. Rebecca was a guest artist in the Morrinsville Country Music Club's Spectacular concert in September last year and was a very popular entertainer. We know that you will enjoy Rebecca as our spotlight artist on Friday night the 9th of March at the Senior Citizens Hall, Canada Street, Morrinsville at 7.30pm

3 News: Hannah Cosgrove s new single is out now, Finally. You can get a copy of it on itunes. Don t forget, our first practice night for the April concert will be Thursday the 29 th of March as it is Easter and we won t be here on Good Friday. Who has tickets for Shania Twain? COMMENTS FROM MCMC FEBRUARY CLUB NIGHT: The committee discussed how we are constantly amazed by our members ability to bring a song to the first practice night and build on it until it is presented at the monthly show in a thoroughly memorable way. Good on all of us for the effort we put in to make Morrinsville club nights great shows. February was no exception. Karina Hart did a great job as MC, off the cuff, being called in last minute. Johan van der Gaag did a thoroughly good job on sound for a first up appearance, the word from the musicians on stage was very positive. The Trenwith Boys performed a wonderful tight set, and were well received by the crowd. It was nice to see a couple of duos, Doris Trubshaw and Cliff Head and the Roskams. Rebecca did a very nice job of an old song. Tracey was an awesome band leader and also sang very well. Cliff amazed everyone with another wordy song, so clever. And finally, the programme organisers, Gill and Cliff Head, did a wonderful job, particularly opening the show with Karina and closing with Nick Nicholson. It worked exceptionally well. Plenty of help in the kitchen, well done us!! Thanks everyone. OUT AND ABOUT IN COUNTRY MUSIC GORE, HERE WE COME! Morrinsville Little Theatre was the ideal venue for a concert to raise funds to assist Ryan and Hayley Monaghan to travel to Gore in June to compete in the Gold Guitar Awards. This wonderful afternoon of entertainment was arranged primarily by the Master Organiser Jenny Hantler, ably and willingly supported by other club members. Although they enter as individuals, Ryan and Hayley will, I am sure, be worthy representatives of the Morrinsville Country Music Club. An appreciative audience was treated to a great variety of music and songs, both old and new country, by mostly young performers from our club. Every one of the singers had obviously worked hard to reach the standard of performance that was achieved and with the backing of an expert band, the audience were treated to some very enjoyable high-quality entertainment. Gary and Julie, you can be really proud of your young adult children and I wish you all a safe, enjoyable and successful trip to Gore. Allan Findlay Matamata on the Green A nice day of Country Music, not even a few drops of rain could dampen. If you are out there in Country Music and see something interesting, jot it down and it to The Editor at: footyfreaks09@yahoo.co.nz

4 Morrinsville Country Music Club does receive several ed newsletters from other clubs around the country. If you are interested in seeing the interesting things other clubs get up to, please ask someone on the committee, or alternatively look up the clubs on the internet or Facebook. Or, even better, to support country music, join as many clubs as you can, your membership is the lifeblood of all of us. Workshops: Singers workshop & Jam session - Last Friday night of the month. Band workshop - First Friday night of the month Club Night pm. 2nd Friday of the month, Senior Citizens Hall, Canada Street, Morrinsville. Disclaimer: The Morrinsville Country Music Club Inc. will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury incurred whilst attending club functions. Children are the responsibility of their parents or guardians while at club events. Mailbox: If you have any problems, complaints, or suggestions on club matters, please put it in writing, signed and dated. Either pass to a committee member or send to P.O. Box 240, Morrinsville 3340 so these can be discussed at our committee meeting. Any member of our club has the right to attend our meetings, which are held on the Monday night following the Club night concert at 7.30pm. The next meeting will be held on 12 th of March at the Museum in Canada St. Life members: Lyn Torstonson, John and Lyn Stewart, Jan Cooper, Renny and Jenny Hantler, Sharon McIntyre, David Baker, Kevin and Liz Bowater, and the late Bernie Eva. Committee Contact Details President: Marilyn Holmes Vice President: Karina Hart Secretary: Paul Trenwith Treasurer: Liz Bowater Committee: Allan Findlay Renny Hantler Anne McFall Sharon McIntyre Barbara Dalziel Julie Monaghan Cliff Head Club Days Cambridge 1 st Fri of month 7.30pm Forestland 1 st Sun of month 1.00pm Mt Maunganui 1 st Sun of month 1.30pm Fountain City 1 st Sun of month 12.30pm Te Awamutu 1st Sat of month 12.20pm Morrinsville 2 nd Fri of month 7.30pm Tauranga 2 nd Sun of month 1.30pm Phoenix 2 nd Sun of month 1.00pm Matamata 3- Sun of month 1.00pm Te Puke 3 rd Sun of month 1.00pm Hauraki 3 rd Sun of month 1.00pm Sth Waikato 4 th Fri of month 7.30pm Papamoa 4 th Sun of month 1.00pm Te Aroha 4 th Sun of month 12.30pm Huntly 4-Sun of month 7.30pm

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